Being sued for fraud by contractor for my house

You really need to see a lawyer on this one. You have done some homework, but it appears you are in over your head. The statute of limitations for...

What does a quit claim deed convey as far as ownership rights?

I agree that the quit claim deed passes whatever interest he had in the property. You should have this reviewed by an attorney because there may be...

In PA, can an uncle administer the estate if the mother is still living?

Yes, it is possible for a non-heir to serve as administrator. That does not address your bigger problem, which is the house. If it is worth the...

I have a DBA for my photography business. Do I need to do any other formal filing? Such as a copyright? Are they the same?

A copyright and a DBA are not the same thing. What you may want to consider is a corporation or an LLC. You also may want to consult with a lawyer...

How to collect money after someone has violated an written contract

I agree with Mr. Story's response, if you are unable to work this out. It appears that you are in agreement, but you may want to add some...

How can an inheritance be given to someone when a trust was created with the intent to stop it from happening?

The lawyer did not drop the ball on this. The insurance policies had designated beneficiaries. Only your father had the authority to change the...

In taxes , what forms , are needed for civil unions in legal aspect to will and medical

At a minimum, you would want to consider Wills and Durable Power of Attorney forms for financial and medical matters. If you have additional...

Sister's took advantage of my mother's health and had her sign her house over to them. They took all the money from mom's house.

Your summary is very short on facts, but from what I gather, your mother was told that it was too late for her to really do anything about this....

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My mom just passed away. Her will left all her money to her children. Prior to my mom death one of her children died. My mom

It depends on the wording of the Will. Normally, this would be clearly spelled out in the terms of the Will. If it is not, then you would need to...

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Can a company that has hired me to provide freelance services, legally block me from working with their client directly?

These kinds of contracts are generally enforceable, as long as the restrictions are deemed to be "reasonable." Whether that is true in your case is...